My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Lawry’s life collapses after a devastating text and a career‑ending meeting, leaving him heartbroken, unemployed, homeless, and spiralling. His brother sends Gabriele Torrente to drag him to New York and help him stabilise. A tension‑relieving hookup at a family event introduces Lawry to Maxim Partee — sharp, confident, and unwilling to tolerate Lawry’s self‑destruction. Max sees a man crushed by recent events and, despite every reason to walk away, chooses to stay, offering friendship when Lawry needs it most.
This was a fantastic blend of two mysteries, one deeply personal to Lawry, and another tied to a case from his work. The danger and drama were constant, and every new reveal pulled me in further. At the centre of it all was the powerful, tender connection between Lawry and Maxim, whose relationship carried the emotional weight of the story. I loved watching Lawry work through the grief and fallout of his lover’s suicide, and how Maxim’s presence, sharp, caring, and impossible to ignore, helped him slowly rebuild. The mix of family, both blood and found, added warmth and grounding to the chaos around them. This story made me cry, laugh, and smile, often in the same chapter. A gripping, emotional read with danger, heart, and a beautifully written love story at its core. This was an MM story with mature content.
** Please read the trigger warnings and be kind to yourself.
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